Wake up your wardrobe with the new season A to Z
B . . . is for BOOTS
YES, it’s time to step out of your Birkenstocks and into an ankle boot, ideally something big, flat, black and rubber-soled. If you want fashion and functionality, make Russell & Bromley your first port of call.
Ankle boots, £245, russellandbromley.co.uk
C . . . is for CUT-AWAY
A CLASSY cut-away, ideally on the decolletage, is called for. Look to Emilia Wickstead’s demure designs for inspiration.
Top, £215, Anna Quan at farfetch.com
D . . . is for DISCO
It’S time to get your groove on! no autumn collection was complete without sequins. the best way to wear them is on a suit.
Blazer, £85, and trousers £75, frenchconnection.com
G . . . is for GEOMETRIC
LOOK for bold prints. A pair of statement trousers will look very now, dressed down with a lightweight knit.
Trousers, £49.99, zara.com
H . . . is for HIGHLY SATURATED
Saturated shades flooded the catwalks of everyone from Versace to Bottega Veneta. Have fun with fashion and wear yours head to toe.
Shirt, £240, essentielantwerp.com; trousers, £115, meandem.com; bag, £89.99, zara.com
I . . . is for ICE-WHITE SHIRT
YES, colour is everywhere, but neutral-lovers will be happy to hear a crisp, white shirt is also a must-have this season. Look for 100 per cent cotton if you want yours to last.
Shirt, £65, jeans, £75, and earrings, £38, boden.co.uk
L . . . is for LOGOS
THINK Gucci’s GG. The biggest design houses turned to logos and monograms on belts, bags, silk scarves... accessories of every kind. And the High Street has quickly followed suit.
Hat, £16, riverisland.com
M . . . is for MINIS
EEK! The micro mini was the most prevalent item on the autumn/winter runways. But don’t worry, you can always wear yours with black, opaque tights.
Leather mini, £198, reiss.com
N . . . is for NEOPRENE
no longer just for wetsuits, this versatile material is used for some of the best accessories — and clothing, too. try Coast’s eye-catching red scuba skirt to stand out at that special event this autumn.
Scuba skirt, £27, coastfashion.com
P . . . is for PADDING
The puffer is still key for outerwear and there’s a style for everyone. Hobbs has some that are smart enough for the office, but can be worn on the dog walk, too.
Puffer coat, £179, and jumper, £75, hobbs.com
Q . . . is for QUILTING
along with padding, quilting is the perfect way to elevate your casual wardrobe. ‘Cosy’ now extends to matching bags and coats, as seen at Stand Studio.
Jacket, £95, stories.com
R . . . is for RINGS
WIDE statement ‘band’ rings worn on every finger. L-R: wide ring, £170, monica vinader.com; textured ring, £59, daisyjewellery.com; stone ring, £79, missoma.com
U . . . is for UNDONE
WE haven’t fully shed the working-from-home wardrobe yet. So if you’re looking for relaxed, slouchy, loose-fitting pieces, think grandad cardigans, hooded cashmere, wide-leg trousers, worn with practical footwear.
Cashmere cardigan, £175, trousers, £89, and boots, £185, whistles.com
V . . . is for VEST
A KNITTED vest from Prada, Gucci, Dior or River Island, Zara and New Look. Vest, £29.99, shirt and jeans, £35.99 each, mango.com
W . . . is for WELLINGTON
Bottega Veneta and Chloe expect us to pay £400 for a pair! don’t be daft.
Wellies, £95, hunterboots.com
X . . . is for XXL BAG
Yes, those teeny, tiny styles are over. In a backlash, XXL bags are now the only things to be seen with. Pop into M&S, & other Stories, all Saints.
go big or go home! Bag, £149, allsaints.com
Y . . . is for YOGA WEAR
GULP! It’s not a trend for the fainthearted but unitards are making their way into everyday wardrobes right now. Luckily for us, leggings are making a comeback, as well.
Unitard, £32, and jumper, £58, freepeople.com
Z . . . is for ZEBRA PRINT
ANIMAL prints are back, but move over leopard — it’s zebra that’s stealing the spotlight this season.